President condemns Mumbai terrorist attack

Friday, 15 July 2011 00:05 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has vehemently condemned the Mumbai bombing attack that killed at least 21 people and wounded 131 others Wednesday.

The Presidential Media Unit said the President has expressed his condolences to the bereaved families.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been wounded and those who lost their loved ones as a result of the violent attacks,” President Rajapaksa has said.

“Terrorism should not be tolerated in our region and should not be allowed to raise its ugly head anywhere in any form or manifestation,” the President has said.

The President has said that Sri Lanka will continue to work collectively with India in eradicating the menace of terrorism, stated.